Corporate Governance Counsel – Fintech
About the company
Our client is a fast-growing European fintech company operating within a highly regulated financial services environment. As the organisation continues to expand its activities and European footprint, it is strengthening its legal and governance capabilities in Luxembourg.
They are now looking for an experienced Corporate Governance Counsel to take a leading role across corporate governance, regulatory governance and board-related matters, working closely with senior management and key stakeholders.
The role
As Corporate Governance Counsel, you will sit at the intersection of corporate law, governance and financial regulation, helping ensure that the organisation’s governance framework continues to evolve in line with its growth and regulatory obligations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Regulatory Governance: Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of Luxembourg regulatory requirements relating to internal governance and central administration, including relevant CSSF requirements.
- Corporate Administration & Substance: Ensuring appropriate corporate substance and supporting legally robust decision-making processes across the organisation’s Luxembourg entities.
- Board & Committee Management: Managing the legal aspects of Board of Directors, committee and shareholder meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, resolutions and supporting documentation.
- Corporate Governance: Advising on governance structures, delegated authorities, decision-making processes and the respective responsibilities of management and supervisory bodies.
- Governance Strategy: Identifying opportunities to strengthen governance arrangements as the organisation continues to grow and evolve.
- Senior Stakeholder Advisory: Acting as a trusted legal advisor to senior management, Board members and other key internal and external stakeholders.
- Regulatory Risk: Balancing regulatory expectations with commercial priorities and helping the business develop pragmatic and proportionate governance solutions.
About you
We are looking for a corporate lawyer with strong knowledge of the Luxembourg regulatory environment and experience advising complex, regulated organisations.
Ideally, you will bring:
- Approximately 7-10 years of legal experience, ideally gained within a leading Luxembourg or international law firm, potentially complemented by in-house experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Luxembourg regulatory landscape, with experience dealing with CSSF requirements and regulated financial institutions.
- Proven expertise in corporate governance and corporate law, including complex entity and governance structures.
- Experience managing or advising Boards of Directors, committees and shareholder meetings.
- Experience within banking, fintech, payments, insurance or another regulated financial services environment would be highly valued.
- The ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently and translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
- A strategic and commercially minded approach, balancing strong governance with the needs of a growing business.
- Fluency in English. French and/or Italian would be considered an advantage.
The role is based in Luxembourg and relocation is also supported by the company.
If you feel this opportunity can be interesting for you feel free to apply directly or share it with someone that could be relevant in your network.
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